A founder of the band with Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (A Guy Called Gerald) in 1987. 808 State had a big chart hit with Pacific State at the height of the rave era but the band's influence in alternative electronica goes deeper than that.
Singer-songwriter Mary Leay delivers her haunting compositions with a crystal-perfect voice. Watch part one of Mary’s interview and her acoustic performance of ‘For The Last Time’.
Michele Stodart was The Magic Numbers' bass player, but now picks up her lead guitar for a forthcoming solo project.
The latest instalment of the PRS for Music Podcast is presented by BBC 6 Music DJ and tastemaker Tom Robinson. It focuses on four of the bands included in our industry tips for 2012. Download it here.
PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Renowned lyricist, musician and comedy songwriter Richard Stilgoe has been in the business for more than 40 years. He first captivated the nation on TV shows including Today, Nationwide and That’s Life, combining humour and melody with great dexterity.
PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Richard Digance has been writing comedy songs for more than 40 years. He was inspired to turn his hand to it when studying at university in Glasgow in the late 60s. The college folk club used to showcase the best upcoming talent, including Billy Connelly – encouraging Richard to give it a go.
Watch our exclusive video interview with the talented singer/songwriter/producer, Labrinth. The man behind Tinie Tempah's massive summer hits is beginning a career as an artist in his own right, having had a UK number 3 hit with his debut single, Let The Sunshine.
In the second part of M's interview with Gilbert O'Sullivan, the veteran songwriter talks about his dispute over publishing and the influence of Spike Milligan, amongst other things.
Watch exclusive interviews with Skindred, Treetop Flyers and D/R/U/G/S captured by PRS for Music Foundation's Sarah Thirtle at this year’s SXSW festival.
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